Basket Brigade UK
Analysis
Basket Brigade UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in October 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Basket Brigade UK reported income of £24k and spending of £24k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income fell from £44k to £24k (-45%), an average of -26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2025, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Basket Brigade UK sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 49th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Coxlodge Community Association CIO (£24k), The Bishop Ingle Holiday Trust (£24k) and Shanti Aid (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Basket Brigade UK, are a small charity with the aim of delivering baskets of food, love and hope on December 23rd every year to those who could really do with a helping hand. Organisations nominate recipients and the volunteers who register to attend each year, make it possible for these baskets to be delivered.100% of our charity is run by volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Coxlodge Community Association CIO | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £24k |
| The Bishop Ingle Holiday Trust | King's Lynn | £24k |
| Shanti Aid | West Midlands | £24k |
| The Goodnews Mission | Essex | £24k |